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SM02 BZL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Beige Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBeige
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1984cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 148,569 miles on the clock, averaging 8,479 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for SM02 BZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,569
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,479

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,569 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,141
Average per year8,479
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM02 BZL 68k88k108k128k149k '06'15'11

Check SM02 BZL

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,569 miles
Since last MOT+5,141 miles
PASS
Mileage143,428 miles
Since last MOT+4,991 miles
PASS
Mileage138,437 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,319 miles
Since last MOT+3,593 miles
PASS
Mileage134,726 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,718 miles
Since last MOT+6,007 miles
PASS
Mileage128,711 miles
Since last MOT+13,961 miles
PASS
Mileage114,750 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,749 miles
Since last MOT+4,286 miles
PASS
Mileage110,463 miles
Since last MOT+8,375 miles
PASS
Mileage102,088 miles
Since last MOT+16,963 miles
PASS
Mileage85,125 miles
Since last MOT+16,992 miles
PASS
Mileage68,133 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 BZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SM02 BZL

What car is SM02 BZL?

SM02 BZL is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SM02 BZL?

The last recorded mileage for SM02 BZL was 148,569 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM02 BZL passed its MOT?

SM02 BZL has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2015.

Is SM02 BZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM02 BZL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM02 BZL?

SM02 BZL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.